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This is the very first thing I've ever built! I would never have thought it could be so easy! Thanks so much Ana - your my hero!!!

This was my first project and I hit quite a few bumps along the way but I am super happy with how it turned out! I rounded the edges with a sander but otherwise went just followed the instructions exactly.

THRILLED with how this turned out. Functional and cute!

Loved building these chairs they were really easy and look amazing, couldn't be happier.

I always wanted to try building something and wanted to actually build some cabinets for the dining room to use basically for china and a buffet. I found the plans on here and went to town. I made the smaller cabinet first just to see if i can make it and well it worked fine. So I took the plan and made a second cabinet but made it slightly bigger because I decided to place the cabinets together and put them in our kitchen. It was also an anniversary present for the wife since we cant redo the kitchen and we need some more counter space I made these to fit under a window and replace a set of metal shelves. The doors I just made them no real plan just tried something and it worked. So happy wife, happy wife and I had a good time. As a firefighter/emt this is a nice get away from the stresses of my life and as long as the wife is happy then she will let me continue to work on this stuff. Thanks Ana for the plans I have a few more planned for the future.

Thanks to inspiration from Ana's post on the Sand Box with Built-in seats, I've retrofit our Jungle Fort (http://www.detailedplay.com/Jungle-Fort-Swingset.htm) with the sandbox cover/bench system. I've upgraded the lumber dimensions to 2x4s and 2x6 to accommodate the increased 67.5" span.

I was in the process of making the fancy farmhouse x dining table to spec based on the plans provided. Then I came across a restoration Hardware table that had a similar base but a concrete top and decided to mimic the concrete top with plywood. 

I decided to make the camp loft bed into a bunk bed for the kids. The room is really small so I had to make it toddler length (about 62") and the stairs are only about 13.5" wide. It turned out great and the kids love it!

This bed was picked out by my daughter. Built straight from the plans and she loves it. Now if I can get her to pick a color.

This was the second building project I've ever completed. I had to make a few adjustments to make it fit the size of ray's closet, but it was totally worth it. most of the work was in the measuring, sanding, and sealing of the wood. Ftting the frames can be a little tricky if your planks aren't perfectly straight. Otherwise, this project was pretty straight forward and can be done in just a few days depending on how much time you have to dedicate to it. Thanks Ana!

This is an easy build to get laundry baskets organized. I like that you can build multiple and stack them or put them side by side. The plan is easy to modify for different baskets or make it taller for a folding station.

I was in love with the West Elm slat collection but knew I could never afford it let alone live in a spot that would have the outdoor space for it. Luckily as fate would have it, I stumbled across the perfect townhouse with a huge rooftop patio in downtown Vancouver last year right at the same time I discovered Ana White - with no experience in this kind of project, but a love for DIY and alot of determination I'm proud to say I finally finished my dream patio set, and it looks even better than I could have imagined! Thanks Ana :)

One day I was considering buying a wine cabinet for a friend. However, once I did a little bit of research, I found that the cabinets that were reasonably priced, were made of low grade material. That is when I took to the internet and immediately searched Ana's site. I have been on the site in the past and hadn't made anything yet. Once, I found the plan on here to make it, I grabbed a little bit of graph paper and worked it to the proportions I needed and added a few extras. It took me a while to finish the project as I only had weekends and occasionally weeknights to work on it. Also, the staining and finishing obviously took some time.

P.S. This project allowed me to use a Kreg Jig for the first time. I can't believe that I haven't used one before and have since built a few other projects using it.

We love this table. It's great for big meals, board games, and family gatherings. I enjoyed the work and finished result. Learned a lot. Thanks for the plans!

I adapted the Braden Bench plan to make it more of a built-in feature of our mudroom. It's added wonderful organization to our busiest room.

rustic farm table.
Plans are easy to follow.
Motified the legs a bit. I use a 4x4 cross members rather than a 2x4.
Dark walnut stain with semi gloss poly finish.